Ski Resort Webcams: Check Conditions Before You Go
Live cameras at Alyeska, Stevens Pass, Breckenridge, Telluride, and more. Check snow conditions, lift lines, and weather in real time.
Nothing ruins a ski day like driving hours to the mountain only to find rain, ice, or no visibility. Live webcams let you check conditions at the resort before you leave — here are the best ski cams on Port of Cams.
Alaska: Alyeska Resort
Alaska’s premier ski resort has the most comprehensive camera coverage of any resort on our site:
- Base Area — check if it’s snowing at the base
- North Face — see conditions on the expert terrain
- Glacier Bowl 360° — panoramic view of the upper mountain
- Max’s Mountain — mid-mountain conditions
- Upper Tram — top of the aerial tram at 2,300’
- Turnagain Arm — stunning view of the ocean inlet
Why Alyeska is special: Average 669 inches of snow per year, longest season in North America (November–April), and the views are unmatched.
Pacific Northwest
Stevens Pass, Washington
A favorite of Seattle skiers, with excellent camera coverage:
- Base Area — parking lot and lodge conditions
- Jupiter Chair — upper mountain
- Skyline — backcountry views
- Snow Stake — real-time snow depth measurement
- Tye Mill — beginner area
White Pass, Washington
- Base — lodge area and parking
- Pigtail Peak — summit views
Oregon
Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood
The only ski area in North America with year-round skiing:
- Lodge — the iconic WPA-era lodge
- Palmer Snowfield — summer skiing terrain
- Magic Mile — mid-mountain
- Summit — top of Mt. Hood
- Snow Stake — current snow depth
Colorado
Breckenridge
One of Colorado’s most popular resorts:
Telluride
Colorado’s most scenic resort:
- Village — the charming mountain town
- Lift 9 — access to expert terrain
- Powder Cam — fresh snow closeup
Copper Mountain & Keystone
New Mexico
Ski Santa Fe
- Base — lodge area
- Millennium Chair — upper mountain
- Quad Top — summit
How to Read Ski Cams Like a Pro
- Snow stake cameras tell you exact snow depth — look for the measurement markings
- Check the base cam at 7 AM — see how many cars are in the lot (busy day indicator)
- Upper mountain cams show wind and visibility — if you can’t see the chairlift, it’s probably on wind hold
- Fresh snow on railings and trees means powder day — get there early
- Rain at the base doesn’t mean rain up top — check upper mountain cams for snow level
Snow Stake Reading Guide
Many resorts have dedicated snow stake cameras. Here’s what to look for:
- Markings are in inches — each line is usually 6” or 12”
- Compare day to day — screenshot yesterday, compare today
- Fresh accumulation is the fluffy snow on top of the packed base
- Settled base is the compacted snow underneath
Bookmark your favorite resort’s cams and check them every morning during ski season. It’s the easiest way to decide whether to call in sick and hit the slopes.
